Following the news of Daft Punk‘s shocking split in February 2021, the music community at large flung headlong into hysteria. Naturally, a barrage of tributes flooded social media, ranging from sheer disbelief to unadulterated admiration. While many paid homage to the legendary electronic music duo via social media eulogies, Hood Politics Records went a different …
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Former Creative Director for Daft Punk Overhauls Hong Kong Nightclub
Long-time Daft Punk collaborator Cédric Hervet and his cousin, Nicolas Hervet, were enlisted to overhaul the interior of Hong Kong’s Cassio nightclub. For 15 years, Cédric acted as Daft Punk’s creative director. His contributions are immeasurable and include album design as well as stage production for their 2014 Grammys performance. Cédric claims that the elegance and …
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NERO break two years of silence with Daft Punk ‘Emotion’ edit on Audius – Dancing Astronaut NERO break two years of silence with Daft Punk ‘Emotion’ edit on Audius
by: Dancing Astronaut Mar 23, 2021 Legends remixing legends. After nearly two years of silence, NERO have broken their quietude with an unofficial edit of their heroes—Daft Punk. When Daft Punk announced their split in February, the UK trio announced intentions for a remix and thanked the robots, stating, “Thank you for all the memories, …
Nintendo’s New “Splatoon 3” Ad is Fueling Speculation of Daft Punk Involvement
Eagle-eyed fans have caught sight of Daft Punk appearing in a print ad for Nintendo’s upcoming video game title, Splatoon 3. The ad appeared in CoroCoro, a Japanese Manga magazine, and features a shot of the forthcoming title on a television. It’s the surrounding decor, however, that particularly caught our eye. Standing up against the bottom left …
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Nero Return With Breathtaking Remix of Daft Punk Classic “Emotion”: Listen
Fabled electronic music trio Nero has returned with their first new track in over two years, a stunning remix of Daft Punk‘s “Emotion.” Nero announced the new remix in a heartfelt social media tribute to Daft Punk, whose shocking split sent ripples of bewilderment and admiration through the music community in February 2021. “Thank you for …
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Daft Punk rumored to be involved in Nintendo’s upcoming ‘Splatoon 3’
by: Josh Stewart Mar 22, 2021 Daft Punk may have broken up, but the rumor mill persists. A recent issue of the Japanese gaming magazine CoroCoro has featured Daft Punk in a full-page advertisement for Nintendo‘s upcoming title, Splatoon 3. The ad (seen below), directly references the now defunct duo with an image in the …
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This YouTuber Recreated Classic Daft Punk Tracks Using Calculators
Since, by its nature, electronic music is created… electronically… the genre has opened up to a variety of different cover mediums. From analog Rube Goldberg machines to fruit fitted with electronic signal synths, pretty much anything can be made from anything. So the fact that Korean YouTuber 차커 Chaco has recreated a couple classic Daft …
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An Orchestral Candlelight Tribute to Daft Punk is Happening This Summer
The news of Daft Punk‘s split has struck a chord with Manchester’s Kaleidoscope Orchestra — so much so, they’re planning a candlelight tribute in the duo’s honor. Orchestral renditions of Daft Punk favorites will be performed at Manchester Cathedral this summer as part of two back-to-back, socially-distanced events. While we generally think of candlelight as a way …
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Never-before-seen Daft Punk footage on Spotify’s Enhanced Playlist for ‘Discovery’ 20th anniversary
To commemorate the 20th anniversary of Daft Punk’s groundbreaking second album, Discovery, which came out February 26, 2001, Spotify has released an Enhanced Playlist today, chock full of exclusive material, which can be heard & seen (best on mobile) HERE. The multimedia playlist utilizes Spotify’s Canvas and Storylines functions, presenting archival footage and anecdotes from …
A Candlelight Daft Punk Orchestra Tribute is Coming to Manchester This Summer
Following the news of Daft Punk‘s shocking split, fans of the beloved robots will have to sit idly by why they wait for a potential reunion tour. In lieu of such a show, a new tribute concert dedicated to the legendary electronic music duo is coming to Manchester this summer. The Kaleidoscope Orchestra has announced …
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